Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Ethiopia Additional Vacancy Announcement 2026
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Ethiopia Additional
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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Ethiopia Additional Vacancy Announcement 2026
About the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Operations in Ethiopia:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s foremost international humanitarian non-governmental organizations, operating across more than 40 countries to provide principled, life-saving protection, displacement solutions, and long-term community resilience. In Ethiopia, DRC leads critical multi-sectoral humanitarian responses addressing the multifaceted displacement dynamics and protection emergencies affecting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable host populations.Following the initial release of previous vacancies, DRC Ethiopia is aggressively expanding its massive national recruitment campaign by announcing three (3) additional, highly specialized positions. These newly released roles are pivotal for advancing economic recovery, strengthening sub-national NGO coordination, and driving grassroots community mobilization across Addis Ababa, Jigjiga, and Dire Dawa. Qualified Ethiopian nationals, especially female professionals, are strongly encouraged to apply and contribute to these incredibly impactful humanitarian interventions.
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world’s foremost international humanitarian non-governmental organizations, operating across more than 40 countries to provide principled, life-saving protection, displacement solutions, and long-term community resilience. In Ethiopia, DRC leads critical multi-sectoral humanitarian responses addressing the multifaceted displacement dynamics and protection emergencies affecting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and vulnerable host populations.Following the initial release of previous vacancies, DRC Ethiopia is aggressively expanding its massive national recruitment campaign by announcing three (3) additional, highly specialized positions. These newly released roles are pivotal for advancing economic recovery, strengthening sub-national NGO coordination, and driving grassroots community mobilization across Addis Ababa, Jigjiga, and Dire Dawa. Qualified Ethiopian nationals, especially female professionals, are strongly encouraged to apply and contribute to these incredibly impactful humanitarian interventions.
Hiring Organization
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Total Openings
3 Additional Positions
3 Additional Positions
Contract Nature
9 to 12 Months (National Contract)
9 to 12 Months (National Contract)
Application Deadlines
September 22 & 24, 2026
September 22 & 24, 2026
Detailed Breakdown of New Positions
1. Economic Recovery Specialist – Financial Inclusion & Market System Development
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa | Band: G2 | Contract Length: 12 Months.
- Application Deadline: September 24, 2026 | Start Date: 15 October 2026.
- Required Education: MA/Bachelor’s degree (BA) in economics, business management, entrepreneurship, labour studies, development studies, migration studies, sociology, social work, public administration, or a related field.
- Professional Experience: At least 3 years of progressive experience in livelihoods, economic recovery, employment promotion, Market Systems Development/M4P, entrepreneurship, skills development, labour market systems, financial inclusion, or reintegration programming. Experience engaging private sector employers and financial institutions is highly desirable.
- Core Responsibilities: As the senior technical lead for local economic pathways under the Mixed Migration Programme, the Specialist designs and quality assures market-oriented, protection-sensitive, and climate-resilient economic pathways. This includes developing paid apprenticeship models, managing strategic partnerships with banks and TVETs, and overseeing GreenHub incubation models.
2. Engagement Coordinator (INGO Group Secretariat)
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa | Band: G1 | Contract Length: 9 Months.
- Application Deadline: September 24, 2026 | Start Date: 1st November 2026.
- Required Education: Master’s degree in international relations, business administration, management, human rights, social sciences, or a related field.
- Professional Experience: A total minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant sector, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role with UN, NGOs, and/or Donor agencies in an emergency context.
- Core Responsibilities: This senior coordination position supports the INGO Group Secretariat by strengthening sub-national INGO coordination platforms. The Coordinator serves as the principal link between regional structures and the national Secretariat, facilitating the Humanitarian Leads Working Group, engaging with regional authorities, and producing analytical briefing notes to navigate complex operational challenges and access constraints.
3. Community Mobilizer (Jigjiga & Dire Dawa)
- Duty Station: Jigjiga & Dire Dawa | Band: J | Contract Length: 12 Months.
- Application Deadline: September 22, 2026 | Start Date: 15 October 2026.
- Required Education: Diploma or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, community development, education, or related fields.
- Professional Experience: One year of experience working with vulnerable communities, including basic needs and distribution programming experience, local authority capacity building, and/or advocacy programmes. Experience working with migrants, returnees, and IDPs is highly desirable.
- Core Responsibilities: The Mobilizer supports the mixed migration project by conducting regular outreach sessions along migration routes. Responsibilities include disseminating information on legal rights and safe migration pathways, identifying protection risks, facilitating referrals for case management, and establishing Community-Based Protection Networks (CBPNs).
Mandatory Application Instructions & Compliance Rules
CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: Strict 3-Page CV Rule
- All candidates must submit an updated CV and cover letter written strictly in English.
- CV Length Limit: Your CV must NOT exceed three (3) pages. Applications accompanied by CVs longer than three pages may be disqualified automatically without review.
- Online Portals Only: Applications sent via email will not be evaluated. All submissions must be completed online through the official DRC career links provided under each specific job description above.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is the application deadline the same for all three positions?
A: No, please pay close attention to the deadlines. The Community Mobilizer position closes on September 22, 2026. The Economic Recovery Specialist and the Engagement Coordinator positions close on September 24, 2026.
Q: Are these permanent expatriate positions?
A: No, these positions are offered on a National Contract basis. The Economic Recovery Specialist and Community Mobilizer roles are 12-month contracts, while the Engagement Coordinator is a 9-month contract. DRC explicitly encourages qualified Ethiopian nationals to apply.
Q: What is the INGO Group Secretariat mentioned in the Engagement Coordinator role?
A: The INGO Group Secretariat is a dedicated body responsible for facilitating information sharing, coordination, representation, and advocacy among international non-governmental organizations in Ethiopia. It is overseen by a Steering Committee of Country Directors and hosted as a project of the Danish Refugee Council.
Q: Why is the CV length so strictly limited to three pages?
A: Humanitarian organizations process thousands of applications. A strict 3-page limit tests an applicant’s ability to communicate concisely and ensures the recruitment team can fairly and quickly evaluate all candidates against the core competencies.